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Overview

Details

cottage

968
sq. ft.

People

5

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Minimum Stay

0 - 3 nights

About the property

2 bedroom barn, private tennis court, sleeps 5

Rubens Barn is a beautiful 17th century flint barn with private tennis court situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the South Downs National Park. The barn has recently been renovated to create a stunning hideaway within Goodwood Estate, and is perfectly located for exploring the cultural and architectural treasures of Goodwood, and the historic Roman city of Chichester. Local attractions include sporting events at Goodwood, nearby golf courses, polo at Cowdray, fishing and sailing.

This two bedroom barn has been stylishly decorated, and perfect for 2-4 people. There is a well equipped kitchen / living room, satellite TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi internet, sofa-bed, and private garden with barbecue.

Welcome breakfast hamper and White Company toiletries included.

The barn is surrounded by farmland and forests of the majestic Goodwood Estate, and is ideal for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers exploring this beautiful area.

Rubens Barn has been awarded a 5 star Gold award by Quality in Tourism (2009-16)

Guestbook comments from the owner

Thanks for a lovely week - our first time in the South Downs. Enjoyed lots of walks, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Weald & Downland Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyards and "War Horse" in Southampton. And the tennis - currently the score is one match all - will have to return for the decider! Thanks also for the breakfast!

The ground floor bedroom has a luxury king size bed and two contemporary en-suite shower rooms. The first floor bedroom has two single beds and a romantic rolled top bath en-suite. There is a sofa bed in the living room.

Entertainment:

Books

Books - Fiction / Non-fiction

DVD Player

Radio

Satellite / Cable

Television

Outside:

Garden

Barbecue

Tennis ...

Tennis Court

4 garden chairs

Suitability:

Long-term Renters Welcome

Low Allergen Environment

suitable for elderly or infirm

Onsite Services:

Housekeeper

Attractions:

autumn foliage

bay

churches

cinemas

festivals

forests

library

live theatre

marina

museums

playground

pond

recreation centre

restaurants

ruins

water parks

winery tours

zoo

Leisure Activities:

bird watching

horse riding

paddle boating

photography

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

fitness centre

groceries

hospital

laundrette - serviced

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

deepsea fishing

equestrian events

fishing

fly fishing

freshwater fishing

golf

golf pass optional

hiking

hunting

mountain biking

sailing

diving

bay fishing

surfing

swimming

tennis

water skiing

wind-surfing

Notes:

London is 60 miles from Rubens Barn, and Gatwick is about an hour's drive

Rural relaxation

A beautiful rural spot complete with tennis court. Complimentary breakfast pack was amazing and very welcome as no shops nearby. The barn has been beautifully converted. Lovely little garden to sit out in and admire the fields and cows nearby. So many wonderful pubs and walks around this area too

Peaceful weekend

The location of the cottage is stunning with the garden being a prime spot for wildlife spotting! Lots of nice walks in and around the area and great pubs too. Hosts were extremely kind and hospitable. Thanks for a lovely weekend.

Fallen in love with South Downs, and Rubens Barn

We arrived super-stressed on a wet, dark, foggy November evening, having driven from Gatwick in a car that for us was on the wrong side of the road. No real idea where we were when we arrived, but the barn was warm and cosy with welcoming lights on... We tucked up with a bottle of wine, then fell into the comfortable double bed. Could not believe it the next morning when we opened the curtains to say hello to the sheep in the field next door, and the sun glinting on the autumn foliage of the trees.

Rubens Barn is exactly as you see it in the advert, tastefully furnished, and extremely comfortable. Lovely big warm showers (such a joy) and a bath as well if you wanted to relax into that. The welcome pack was very generous. We appreciated the thoughtful little touch of a torch to see us back down the lane from the pub.

The owners were helpful and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. They had recommended we go to the Bonfire Night in East Dean, that was a real treat - a drink at the local pub, then warmed by the most perfect bonfire, followed by fireworks. Such a lovely tradition, and Sussex is the very best place to experience it!

We were here for a wedding in nearby Upwaltham Barns, a lovely setting for the event. As we explored, we just fell in love with the area, and were so pleased we had decided to rent the barn for a week to add a short holiday to the wedding trip - pity we had not decided to add a fortnight! Chichester is a lovely town, the nearby West Wittering beach provided a long, if bracing, winter walk, and we explored West Dean Gardens and the Petworth Estate, in between drinks and wonderful food at several local pubs.

For a holiday cottage, the layout is just lovely. We were there as a couple, but our son and girlfriend joined us for one night over the weekend. The room upstairs has two single beds, so not ideal for a couple, but a lovely bathroom with a large roll-top bath - girlfriend loved that. Not a huge amount of storage up there, and no hanging space - but for a short trip that is not an issue. The unusual part of Rubens Barn is that you enter through the master bedroom - you open the entrance door and are straight into the bedroom. Husband thought that rather odd... certainly makes you keep the bedroom tidy!

Do hope that we make it back one day.... If you are thinking of this for your holiday, don't hesitate, you will love it.

Peace and tranquility in five star accommodation

Our second stay in this fabulous converted barn. The owners have thought of every last detail to ensure maximum comfort and total relaxation. High quality bed linens and towels and extremely well equipped kitchen all in the most idyllic surroundings imaginable. You can go for long walks straight from the Barn and Chichester is only a 15 minute drive. Rob and Rachel went out of their way to make us feel incredibly welcome and were able to give us lots of advice on attractions in the area. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Wishing we stayed longer!

We had a lovely few days at Ruebens Barn. Rachel and Rob were great! The provisions they supplied were by far the most generous of any other accommodation we've let! Our grandson had a great time using the tennis court and the 3 bathrooms made getting ready very easy with 5 of us in the let. Also have to recommend the Star and Garter in East Dean.

Review Submitted: 21-Jul-2016

Date of Stay: July 2016

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Having lived in West Sussex all our lives and raised our family in the Sussex Downs, Rachel & I understand just how beautiful the area is and the wealth of things to do and see within Chichester and the surrounding countryside.
Ruben's Barn offers the ideal getaway, it's spacious, private and beautifully located in an area of outstanding natural beauty 8 miles from the centre of Chichester, 15 miles from beautiful sandy beaches at West Wittering, and surrounded by nearby local vineyards.
We want to ensure that all our guests have a superb experience which is why we have paid particular attention to create a home away from home, self-catering accommodation. When we visit places around the world we understand how lovely it is to have a Welcome breakfast hamper and Rachel loves creating hers for our guests from local producers. Guests also comment on our facilities with use of our tennis court being a fantastic way to have fun and unwind. The barn is surrounded by farmland and forests hidden within The Goodwood Estate, and is just perfect for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers exploring this beautiful area.
Romantic and family holidays are precious and we understand this which is reflected in the fact that people want to come back and stay again and again at Ruben's Barn.

Rubens Barn is located within the South Downs National Park, and close to the South Downs Way. The barn is surrounded by farmland owned by Goodwood Estate, and only a 10 minute car drive from Chichester.